Christopher Eubanks playfully teases Coco Gauff for snacking during American's Wimbledon quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev.

Christopher Eubanks receives support from Coco Gauff during Wimbledon quarterfinal.

Christopher Eubanks received tremendous support during his remarkable journey at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, with his close friend and fellow American talent Coco Gauff cheering him on from the stands during his quarterfinal match. Despite her own early exits in both singles and doubles, World No. 7 Coco Gauff stayed in London to support Eubanks and was joined by her family in his box for his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal.

During the match, Gauff was even caught snacking in the fourth set, and a video of the moment quickly went viral on social media. Eubanks playfully responded to the clip on Twitter, jokingly questioning if Gauff was feeling hungry while he was battling it out on the court.

Eubanks faced the formidable World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals, and although the 27-year-old put up a valiant fight, he ultimately fell short with a score of 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1. Nevertheless, this result marked a significant milestone for Eubanks, who was ranked outside the top 100 until March and had previously only reached the second round in Grand Slam tournaments.

Eubanks' fairytale run at SW19 included impressive victories over seeded players like home favorite and No. 12 seed Cameron Norrie (with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(3) in the second round) and No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (with a score of 3-6, 7-4(4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth round).

In addition to his success on the court, Eubanks also made history during his quarterfinal match by breaking Andre Agassi's 31-year-old Wimbledon record for the most winners in a single tournament. Standing at an impressive height of 6 ft 7 in, Eubanks hit a total of 331 winners at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, surpassing Agassi's record of 317 set during his 1992 title-winning run at SW19.

As a result of his outstanding performance, Christopher Eubanks will achieve his career-best ranking of World No. 31 after reaching the quarterfinals of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. This milestone adds to the long list of achievements Eubanks has garnered in 2023. He broke into the top 100 for the first time in his career after reaching the quarterfinals of the Miami Open. Prior to Wimbledon, Eubanks secured his first ATP Tour title at the Mallorca Open, where he defeated France's Adrian Mannarino in the final with a score of 6-1, 6-4. He entered the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, USA, as his next grasscourt tournament, aiming to build on his recent successes.

In conclusion, Christopher Eubanks' incredible journey at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, supported by his friend Coco Gauff, showcased his exceptional talent and determination. Despite falling short in the quarterfinals, Eubanks achieved significant milestones, including breaking a long-standing Wimbledon record and attaining his career-best ranking. His achievements in 2023 have solidified his presence among the top players in the tennis world, and fans eagerly anticipate his future endeavors on the grass courts of the Hall of Fame Open.

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